Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Tuesday, 29 August 2023

Track Condition: (Good)

Weather: Races 1-6 Fine.  

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: J Philp

Stewards: R Jackson, R Pederson.

Veterinarian: Dr C Welch

Swab Official: R Fedrick

Starter: N Brigginshaw

Judge: T Blacka

Lure Driver: N Powell

General: Meeting abandoned due to storm damage prior to the start of Race 7.

Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MAIDEN (1) 431m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN (2) 431m

8 Master Limit Underwent a post-race sample.

Race 3 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MAIDEN FINAL MAIDEN 431m

4 Power Up Max Turned its head to the outside, shifted out and made muzzle contact with another runner leaving the turn into the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent injury.

Stewards spoke to Rusty Dillon, the trainer of Power Up Max regarding the greyhound’s racing manners leaving the turn into the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 123 marring. Power Up Max was found in breach and suspended for 28 days at Ipswich and must perform a Satisfactory Trial pursuant to GAR 127, before any future nomination will be accepted.

7 Easy To See Collided on several occasions with another runner leaving the turn into the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent injury.

9 Johny Baha Struck the rail shortly after the start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent injury.

Race 4 - DOVER & SONS NOVICE (1) 431m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 5 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS NOVICE (2) 431m

3 My Villain Stumbled leaving the turn into the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent injury.

6 Splendid Tilly A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent injury.

Stewards spoke to David Eisel, trainer’s representative of Splendid Tilly regarding the greyhound’s racing manners leaving the turn into the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 123 marring, Splendid Tilly was found in breach and suspended for 28 days at Ipswich and must perform a Satisfactory Trial pursuant to GAR 127, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Race 6 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROWAN ANDERSON NMW 520m

1 Powered Up Commenced to give ground entering the turn out of the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the off side pin, 28 days stand down from racing and one satisfactory stewards trial prior to racing next.

2 Orbital A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent injury.

Stewards spoke to Eric Raeburn regarding the racing manners of Orbital in the home straight. After hearing evidence from Mr Raeburn, viewing all the available race footage and acting on their observations, Stewards took no further action.

Race 7 - GREYS4PETS MIXED 3/4 431m

Meeting abandoned due to damage from an electrical storm.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners. R2 Master Limit
Scratchings	R2 By Order Of – Ineligible, won maiden R3 Steely Nights – Ineligible, won maiden R3 Need A Moment – Ineligible, injured 26/8 R4 Sent From Heaven – Injury, near side hock R4 Soul Diva – Injury, off side pin R5 See It Rock – Injury, off side back muscle R8 Dazzling Gunn – Injury, off side chest
Animal Actions	R3 Power Up Max, GAR 123, 28 days + Trial. R5 Splendid Tilly, GAR 123, 28 days + Trial.

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
6	Powered Up	Off side pin	28 days +trial

The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review.  The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its website.

This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.